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Kids Knitting

June 5, 2014 by hsotr

Kids Knitting

If your children are looking for a useful but simple skill to pick up, consider handing them a ball of yarn, a pair of knitting needles, and this book.

Colorful and friendly, Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick covers a variety of handy tricks and stitches:

  • Casting on.
  • Binding off.
  • Basic knitting and purling.
  • Taking a gauge.
  • Making tassels.
  • Ribbing.
  • Knitting in the round.
  • Picking up dropped stitches.

To add interest, these skills are taught through a variety of projects:

  • Scarves.
  • Patchwork afghans.
  • Puppets.
  • Backpacks.
  • Socks.
  • Even sweaters!
Kids Knitting

But don’t be fooled by the title and the child-friendly format.  An adult with no prior experience with knitting could pick this book up and become proficient, as well.  There simply isn’t an easier way to learn how to knit.

No matter what your age is, if you or someone you know wants to give this handy skill a try, start with Kids Knitting.

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Filed Under: The Skills Tagged With: Books, Crafts, Family

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Motivated by her experience growing up on a small farm near Wichita, Kansas, Michelle Lindsey started Homestead on the Range to supply Kansas country living enthusiasts with the innovative resources that they need to succeed and has now been keeping families informed and inspired for over five years. Michelle is the author of three country living books. She is also a serious student of history, specializing in Kansas, agriculture, and the American West. When not pursuing hobbies ranging from music to cooking to birdwatching, she can usually be found researching, writing, or living out the country dream.

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